Source:
www.fold3.com
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer: | Douglas |
| Production-Block: | , B-17G-35-DL: 42-106984 to 42-107233 |
| Operational History | |
|---|---|
| Bomb Group: | , 303rd Bomb Group |
| Bomb Squadron: | , 359th Bomb Squadron |
| RCL: | BN-R |
| Fate: |
, Battle damaged (25 April 1945) |
| Missions: | 123 |
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History of
B-17 42-107206 / Old Black Magic
Delivered Tulsa 21/3/44; Kearney 2/4/44; Dow Fd 8/4/44; Assigned 359BS/303BG [BN-R] Molesworth 23/4/44; battle damaged Pilsen 25/4/45 with ?; force landed continent, 123m, Salvaged 26/5/45. OLD BLACK MAGIC.
Information may include corrections and additions based on Jing’s research.
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B-17 42-107206 / Old Black Magic Crew
| Position | Rank | Name (First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name) | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2LT | Malcolm F. Damon | UNK | - |
| CP | 2LT | Milton G. Whitford | UNK | - |
| NAV | 2LT | Howard G. Burr | UNK | - |
| ENG/TT | SGT | John Kaseric | UNK | - |
| RO | SGT | John P. Mullen | UNK | - |
| BT | SGT | Donald K. Braun | UNK | - |
| TG | SGT | Delbert M. Mikkelson | UNK | - |
| TOG | SGT | John M. Leenstra | UNK | - |
This page was last updated on 27 September 2019
02. September 2020 access_time 3:58
My father, Louis C Grandwilliams, was Co Pilot on that plane.
20. September 2024 access_time 13:26
My father, listed as John Keseric (Keserich) flew on old black magic
16. June 2026 access_time 13:15
Hi Jon, Malcolm F. Damon, the pilot on the last flight of Old Black Magic, was my father. One of the stories about the crew on that final flight was that they had nicknamed Old Black Magic as “Old Flak Magnet”, a name that sadly came true. I have the handwritten notes my father wrote when he made his report about that last flight. I miss my father and would love to hear more stories about him and his crew if you have the time to get back to me. Best wishes, Sue (Damon) Jamieson
24. June 2026 access_time 1:08
I would love to hear from you and hear about the stories your father shared with you.